Food Industry

Crurated launches membership wine service using blockchain Crurated has launched its membership-based wine delivery service that uses blockchain technology to ensure the authenticity of the product. In addition, the offering aims to connect wine enthusiasts with its producers. The concept was developed by founder Alfonso de Gaetano, who had previously worked for Google. Gaetano envisions creating a community for wine lovers to appreciate, learn, and discuss the product. Consumers will be able to bid on hand-selected wine bottles from some of the most famous producers in the world while learning about the history behind its manufacturing process through digital content and,...

Kraft Heinz to invest $199 million in British manufacturing facility A Heinz Ketchup bottle sits between a box of Kraft macaroni and cheese and a bottle of Kraft Original Barbecue Sauce on a grocery store shelf in New York March 25, 2015. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Kraft Heinz Co (KHC.O) said on Tuesday it plans to invest 140 million pounds ($198.83 million) in its food manufacturing facility in northwest England over the next four years, subject to U.S. approval. The investment would be the company's biggest expansion of an existing manfacturing site outside the United States in more than 20 years....

Prinova Launches New E-Commerce Website That Aims to Enhance the Way Ingredients Are Purchased in the US CAROL STREAM, Ill., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Prinova, a worldwide provider of ingredients, flavors, and nutrient premixes, creates an innovative e-commerce experience with the launch of its new website. Part of a complete global site launch, the regional experience in the United States and Canada features access to live pricing, regulatory documents, and extensive data on 400+ ingredients. This is a unique digital feature for the world of ingredient distribution and is poised to enhance the expanding industry. Prinova is the largest...

Taylor Farms recognized with Supplier of the Year for Service and Partnership from Whole Foods Market SALINAS, Calif., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Taylor Farms has been recognized by Whole Foods Market as a winner of the grocer's ninth-annual Supplier Awards, taking home the honor of Supplier of the Year for Service and Partnership. The Whole Foods Market Supplier Awards distinguish 42 companies that raised the bar in 2020, including local, regional and national brands across all product categories. "We are honored to be recognized for this award and grateful to work with Whole Foods Market," said Bruce Taylor, Chairman...

Altopack and Halodi Robotics to Develop Packaging Robot April 2021 – Norwegian robot developer Halodi Robotics has entered into a partnership with the Italian packaging company Altopack to co-develop Altopack Packaging Robot. The humanoid robot will be used to refill consumables such as plastic and cardboard for packaging machines. The packing robot is to be ready for delivery in 2023. As part of the development collaboration, Altopack also becomes a minority shareholder in Halodi Robotics. The companies will not disclose the financial details of the transaction. “Our customers have always seen Altopack as a leader in utilizing state-of-the-art technology in...